Housing Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
Todays new construction report from the Census Bureau showed month-to-month growth in housing starts, but falling housing permits. Both of these data lines are currently still at the levels we saw in the early part of the COVID-19 recession. However, employment for residential construction workers hasnt fallen at all, even with the decline in housing starts and permits.
Inman
MARCH 19, 2025
Former Las Vegas Realtors CEO Wendy DiVecchio claims her suspension and a subsequent probe into last year's Realtor elections lacked transparency. After she sued, she received a death threat.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 17, 2025
Not wasting any time following his Senate confirmation last week, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte made a series of major changes to the boards of government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The news was first reported by Inside Mortgage Finance.
Real Estate News
MARCH 18, 2025
William Pulte ousts board members, adds new ones, including a DOGE-affiliated engineer. Plus, HUD floats affordable housing proposal, the CFPB clings to life.
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RIS Media
MARCH 18, 2025
Melissa Swader, president and CEO of Ruby Red Media, was named a Trailblazer on RISMedias 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers earlier this year. She was recognized for her marketing and public relations skillset, her editorial work with THRIVE Magazine and the Women in Commercial Real Estate group she started in 2021. As part of our Newsmaker… The post How Melissa Swader Is Building a Community of 800+ Through Her Women in Commercial Real Estate Group appeared first on RISMedia.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 17, 2025
Fluctuating interest rates have been a feature of the housing market over the last three years. As mortgage rates rose, homebuyer demand slowed and inventory grew. In 2025, mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly high for yet another spring buying season. Today, home sales still remain super slow. Our 2025 housing market predictions are based on the assumption that lower mortgage rates will spur demand and boost the number of homes sales transactions.
Inman
MARCH 19, 2025
By defining your goals and ensuring a good fit, coach Verl Workman writes, you can choose a coaching company that will guide you to success.
Real Estate News
MARCH 21, 2025
Buyer agreements are a good thing, Alabama Realtors CEO says, but the law, inspired in part by the DOJ, gives consumers and agents more time to negotiate.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 18, 2025
If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one.
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BAM Media
MARCH 17, 2025
BAM Key Details: New research from Fannie Mae shows that 44% of consumers say their home has become more important in recent years, with 63% citing location and 59% valuing the security it provides. More than 50% have made functional changes, including 25% adapting for remote work, 19% using their home for fitness, and 18% growing food. When considering future home purchases, 69% want outdoor living space, 61% want an extra hobby room, and 60% prioritize a yard for gardening.
Inman
MARCH 20, 2025
CoStar Group and Nine Entertainment have reportedly begun negotiating the acquisition of Domain, the second largest real estate classifieds firm in Australia behind News Corp-owned REA Group. Nines target price is AUD 2.79 billion.
Real Estate News
MARCH 17, 2025
Economic uncertainty could slow sales during the peak season, but listing in April or May remains a good bet. In some metros, selling season starts now.
Marco Santarelli
MARCH 18, 2025
Okay, so you're thinking about Florida, sunshine, beaches maybe a new home? Hold on a sec, because paradise might come with a pinch of reality. We're talking about home prices, and while nationally things are pretty steady, there are pockets, especially in the Sunshine State, where the forecast is looking a bit stormy. If you're wondering about Places in Florida with “Very High” risk of Home price crash , the latest data from CoreLogic has pinpointed them, and yes, you need to know a
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HomeLight
MARCH 17, 2025
If youre looking for estate sale companies in Grand Rapids, you may be facing the challenge of clearing out a home full of belongings. Whether youre handling the estate of a loved one, downsizing , or preparing for a transition to assisted living, this process can be both emotional and overwhelming. Professional estate sale companies understand these challenges and can help smooth your transition.
Housing Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
Glenn Kelman seemed unusually down. The Redfin CEOs playful demeanor and quotable banter was notably absent on the companys fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call at the end of February. There could have been many innocuous reasons for sounding a bit deflated not enough sleep or a bad day at work. But in light of Redfins blockbuster sale to Rocket Mortgage that was announced less than two weeks later, hindsight dictates that Kelman may have known that the end of independence was coming for the compa
Inman
MARCH 18, 2025
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Real Estate News
MARCH 18, 2025
Despite what industry participants have said, the Department of Justice clarified that it has not taken a position on whether CCP is anticompetitive.
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RIS Media
MARCH 18, 2025
With a government shutdown seemingly avoided, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals alike should be aware of how exactly a shutdown could affect the industry, with another bill needed to fund the government again in September. For people applying for home loans in regions considered Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), flood insurance is usually required… The post What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for the National Flood Insurance Program appeared first on RISMedia.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 17, 2025
Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy?
Housing Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
The state of the U.S. housing market particularly its levels of affordability, available inventory and accessibility for those with mobility or cognitive challenges presents a unique challenge for older Americans on fixed incomes. This has led to a failure to properly serve the senior cohort. These are the assertions of a report published last week by the Urban Institute.
Inman
MARCH 21, 2025
Real estate doesn't lack lead gen options, Jimmy Burgess writes. It lacks execution. He provides a wealth of resources and the strategies you need to implement them.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
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Real Estate News
MARCH 19, 2025
Economic factors could cause the Federal Reserve to change course, but heading into the spring homebuying season, mortgage rates are likely to remain stable.
Brownstoner
MARCH 19, 2025
Renovated with a sympathetic eye towards period details, this Bed Stuy two-family has updated wet rooms along with fretwork, mantels, and built-ins. The brownstone dwelling at 592 Decatur Street is set up as a duplex over a garden rental and while it appears move-in ready, there is also room for… Read More > The post Bed Stuy Brownstone With Mantels, Pass-Through Asks $1.95 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 19, 2025
Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home.
Housing Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
Defunct discount brokerage REX Real Estate is not giving up in its antitrust battle against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On Monday, REX filed a petition of rehearing en banc with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. It is appealing a U.S. District Courts summary judgment ruling that NAR and Zillow did not break antitrust laws when NAR promulgated its no-commingling rule and Zillow redesigned its website in order to follow the rule.
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